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NU55 LYW

2005 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,133 mi
Last recorded42,133 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,033 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

exhaust rear box coroding

Fail 6 Sep 2019 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust rear box coroding

Pass 21 Aug 2018 35,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,277 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 34,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 33,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,110 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 21,252 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 13,208 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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NU55 LYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU55 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NU55 LYW registered?

NU55 LYW is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NU55 LYW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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